Once you're happy with kingpin greasing suggest jacking up front of car using block of wood under centre of lower cross tube to spread load. Once wheels off the ground you should be able to turn steering wheel with your little finger.

ETA: apologies Jon just seen your similar suggestion above.


Richard

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